Sachin Tendulkar poses for an 'impromptu' picture with Sunny Pawar at the Asian Awards

May 06, 2017, at 04:14 pm

Mumbai, May 6 (IBNS): Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar recently posed for an 'impromptu' picture with young actor Sunny Pawar at the Asian Awards.

IPL: KXIP bowl out RCB for 119, pick up a crucial win

May 06, 2017, at 06:30 am

Bengaluru, May 5 (IBNS): An all-round effort from the Kings XI Punjab players helped their side beat hometeam Royal Challengers Bangalore by 19 runs, here on Friday.

FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on Lionel Messi

May 06, 2017, at 02:32 am

Munich, May 5 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee has upheld the appeal lodged by the Argentinian Football Association, on behalf of the player Lionel Messi, against the decision taken by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, lifting the sanctions imposed on him as a result.

The Under 17 World Cup Football at Kochi & Kolkata will be ready by May 30: Vijay Goel

May 06, 2017, at 01:08 am

Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel has expressed satisfaction over the preparation for the Under – 17 FIFA World Cup in October and said both Kochi and Kolkata venues world be ready by May 30.

IPL: Former cricketers praise Rishabh Pant following blitzkrieg knock against GL

May 05, 2017, at 04:20 pm

Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): The cricketing fraternity went berserk as a young Rishabh Pant scripted one of the finest victories for his Indian Premier League side, the Delhi Daredevils, against their encounter with the Gujarat Lions on Thursday in the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.

IPL: Pant, Samson hand DD a crucial win

May 05, 2017, at 05:15 am

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): Two breezy half centuries from Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson helped the Delhi Daredevils tame the Gujarat Lions by seven wickets here on Thursday.

'Kingfisher Bowl Out' gives KKR fans chance to bowl out their favourite cricketers

May 05, 2017, at 04:34 am

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): Kingfisher Premium-The King of Good Times, presented cricketing fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to live their dream at the Kingfisher Bowl Out Season 6, which continued here at Kolkata on Thursday.

ICC increases prize money at Women's World Cup ten-fold since last edition

May 05, 2017, at 12:47 am

Dubai, May 4 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Thursday substantially increased the prize money for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 to $2 million and unveiled unprecedented broadcast plans for the tournament as part of its long term ambition to bring parity to the women’s game.

India Will Play Champions Trophy, Announce Squad Immediately: Committee Of Administrators To BCCI

May 04, 2017, at 09:46 pm

New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA)on Thursday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to announce the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy immediately, NDTV reported.

Last remaining tickets for ICC Champions Trophy are released

May 04, 2017, at 09:15 pm

Dubai, May 04 (IBNS) Cricket lovers will get the final chance to experience the excitement of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 when the last remaining tickets for the 18-day tournament go on sale today (Thursday) from 10.30am BST.

FIFA lifts suspension of the Malian FA

May 04, 2017, at 02:45 pm

Zurich, May 4 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on Apr 28, 2017, to lift the suspension that had been imposed on the Malian Football Association (FEMAFOOT) on Mar 17, 2017, an official release stated.

FIFA welcomes outcome of NCP mediation process on workers’ welfare in Qatar

May 04, 2017, at 02:43 pm

Zurich, May 4 (IBNS): FIFA welcomed the Final Statement published on Tuesday by the Swiss National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (Swiss NCP) in the context of the specific instance that was submitted by the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), an official release stated.

Rahul Tripathi's 93 gives Pune 4 wickets win over Kolkata at packed Eden Gardens

May 04, 2017, at 05:32 am

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) Rahul Tripathi's career best 52-ball 93 helped Rising Pune Supergiant to a thrilling 4 wickets triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders at packed to the capacity Eden Gardens here on Wednesday night.

IPL: KKR set target of 156 runs for Rising Pune Supergiant

May 04, 2017, at 03:48 am

Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) Fine rear guard action by C de Grandhomme ( 36 off 19 deliveries) and Surya Yadav ( not out 30 off 16 balls) guided Kolkata Knight Riders to make 155 losing eight wickets in their innings against Rising Pune Supergiant at IPL Cricket at Eden Gardens here Wednesday night.

ICC launches new mobile app ahead of CT

May 04, 2017, at 01:59 am

Dubai, May 3 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched its new all-encompassing cricket mobile app with a host of attractive features that will take fan experience to a new level during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2017 to be held in England and Wales from 1-18 June.

India beat Japan 4-3 in Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament

May 03, 2017, at 10:46 pm

Ipoh, May 5 (IBNS): MandeepSingh scored a hat-trick which helped India defeat Japan in a 26th Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament clash here on Wednesday.

Yuvraj's fifty goes in vain as defiant Delhi batsmen steal show

May 03, 2017, at 05:25 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): Riding on the performances of their batsmen, the Delhi Daredevils pulled off a crucial win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, here on Tuesday.

Sunil Chhetri wins 'Hero of the League'

May 03, 2017, at 02:33 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): The individual awards of the Hero I-League 2016-17 are, finally, confirmed following a rigorouselection process where all ten coaches and captains cast their votes.

IPL: DD win toss, opt to field first

May 03, 2017, at 01:49 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): In their home IPL match, Delhi Daredevils won the toss against Sunrisers Hyderabad and elected to field first here on Tuesday.

Williamson eager to partner with Smith for Tridents

May 03, 2017, at 12:36 am

New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS): New Zealand international Captain and Tridents marquee player Kane Williamson is eager to take on the best bowlers in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), especially with Dwayne Smith as his partner.

England rises to second but India and South Africa drop following annual 20I rankings update

May 02, 2017, at 10:51 pm

Dubai, May 2 (IBNS): England has vaulted into second place on the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Team Rankings following the annual update*, which was carried out on 1 May to ensure the table continues to reflect the recent form of sides.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: Australia beat India 3-1

May 02, 2017, at 10:23 pm

Ipoh, May 2 (IBNS): Australia defeated India in a Sultan Azlan Shah Cup encounter here on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli clicks a selfie with Harbhajan Singh's daughter

May 02, 2017, at 03:25 pm

Mumbai, May 2 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli recently posed for a selfie with colleague Harbhajan Singh's daughter Hinaya.

IPL: MI edge past RCB in a close fought encounter

May 02, 2017, at 03:11 am

Mumbai, May 1 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma's unbeaten knock of 56 runs helped his side overcome the Royal Challengers Bangalore side by five wickets here on Monday.

Assam Rifles OORJA- CAPF under 19 football talent hunt tournament kicks off in Assam-Nagaland

May 02, 2017, at 02:51 am

Guwahati, May 1 (IBNS): Urging the youth of the state to take sports as a way of life and aspire to achieve excellence in sporting fields, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said that sports is a universal unifying factor through which qualities such as honesty and dedication can be imbibed.

Several member associations sanctioned for incidents during FIFA World Cup qualifiers

May 02, 2017, at 12:26 am

Zurich, May 1 (IBNS): FIFA recently confirmed that sanctions have been imposed by its Disciplinary Committee on several football associations for incidents involving, among others, unsporting and discriminatory conduct by fans during recent 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, an official release stated.

South Africa retain no 1 ranking following annual update

May 01, 2017, at 10:39 pm

Dubai,May 1 (IBNS): South Africa and Australia have retained the top two positions on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following the 1 May annual update, but eighth-ranked Pakistan has opened up a nine-point advantage over ninth-ranked the West Indies, which can prove decisive since England plus the next seven highest-ranked sides as on 30 September 2017 will qualify automatically for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

Indian U-17 WC squad loses against Portugal's Estoril

May 01, 2017, at 10:11 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) : The Indian -17 World Cup Squad lost 1-4 against Estoril in a practice match at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on Monday.

IPL: RCB win toss, elect to bat first against Mumbai Indians

May 01, 2017, at 09:19 pm

Bangalore, May 1 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and opted to bat first against Mumbai Indians in an IPL match here on Monday.

IPL: David Warner smashes 126, Sunrisers beat KKR

May 01, 2017, at 06:01 am

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): Riding on David Warner's blistering 59-ball 126 runs knock, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 48 runs in an IPL clash here on Sunday.